Grandma Mort's Ginger Snaps

 

The original recipe in Grandma Mort's writing.

I am of the opinion that the best food in the world comes out of a farm kitchen.  As we near Thanksgiving and Christmas, my mind turns to the cookies I made with my Grandma Mortenson. The thoughts of a warm kitchen, the smell of spices, and the image of her beautiful arthritic hands rolling balls of dough in sugar feed my soul like nothing else can.  Her coveted cookie recipe is posted below.  Take the time this season to make some memories with someone you love.

 

Grandma Mort's Ginger Snaps

 

1 1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup flour

Mix together and roll into balls the size of a walnut then dip into sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes.